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Phenacomys

Phenacomys

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A small animal like a mouse that lives in wet North American bogs
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The bog lemming, belonging to the genus Phenacomys, is found in wet, grassy habitats.

Examples

  • Unlike other voles, members of Phenacomys are adapted to moist, boggy environments.

  • Researchers observed several Phenacomys species during their survey of North American rodents.

  • The Phenacomys is often found in wetlands.

  • Have you ever seen a Phenacomys in the wild?

  • The bog lemming, belonging to the genus Phenacomys, is found in wet, grassy habitats.

  • Researchers observed several Phenacomys species during their survey of North American rodents.

  • Unlike other voles, members of Phenacomys are adapted to moist, boggy environments.

Surface Forms

Phenacomys singular
Phenacomys plural

Etymology

Phenacomys comes from Greek parts phenac- meaning 'false' and -mys meaning 'mouse'. So the name means 'false mouse', which helps you remember that these are small voles that look like mice but are actually bog lemmings.